Gost Certification

Parallel Import: What Can No Longer Be Imported Without the Rights Holder’s Consent

The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade continues to adjust the mechanism of parallel imports. The latest changes were approved by Order No.

GOSTs for food came into force on March 1st

The Technical Regulation set minimum requirements for the safety of products during the EAC Certification, EAC Declaration or state registration.

The list of products that are subject to EAC certification or declaration will be updated

On December 6, 2021, a public discussion began on the changes to the list of products subject to the EAC certification or EAC declaration.

Lists of standards in the technical regulation TR CU 016/2011 for gas-powered devices have been updated

On July 16, 2021, the decision of the board of directors of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 86 of July 13, 2021 was published. The updated lists of the standards according to TR CU 016/2011 "On the safety of appliances burning gaseous fuels" were approved. The document comes into force six months after the date of its official publication.

A new quality management system standard has been approved in Russia

The Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology in Russia (Rosstandart) approved GOST R 59424-2021 "Guidelines for remote analysis of the state of production and testing of management systems"

The lists of requirements for the testing and certification bodies have been updated

On March 31, 2021, the Resolution of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation No. 34 "On Approval of the List of Non-Conformities with Accreditation Criteria Leading the Revocation of Accreditation and the List of Non-Conformities with the Requirements of the Legislation of the Russian Federation for Activities of accredited bodies that result in the blocking of accreditation" was published on January 28, 2021.

A new standard for the oil and gas industry

GOST R 59411-2021 “Glass fiber reinforced plastic pipes for industrial use. Construction and Operating Rules” has been approved on behalf of Rosstandart. This standard has thus become the first document to promote the use of non-metallic pipes in the oil and gas industry.

It is established a transition period for the introduction of GTIN and GLN

Transition period for GTIN and GLN

On January 1, 2021, a new procedure for registration of EAC declarations approved by Decision of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade No. 478 of July 31, 2020, came into effect.

New norms for gas appliances has been developed

On September 18, 2020 a public discussion on the development of new standards for the TR CU 016/2011 On safety of appliances burning gaseous fuels has begun.

The list of building materials requiring certification is supplemented

By December 1 the Ministry of Industry and Trade will submit to the Government of the Russian Federation draft amendments to Decree no. 982 of December 1, 2009 “Uniform List of Products Subject to Certification and Declaration”.

Draft for technical regulations on pipelines approved

On 14 September 2020, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) approved the draft for a new technical regulation on pipelines by Decision No 114. therefore a new technical regulation “On requirements for pipelines for the transport of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons” will be developed.

Technical rules for toys to be revised

On September 4, 2020 a regular meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission took place, at which it was decided to supplement the plan for the development of technical regulations of the EAEU by amendments to Technical Regulations TR CU 008/2011 “On the safety of toys”.

New GOST norm for universal playgrounds in Russia

Rosstandart has approved the national norm GOST R 59010-2020 “Equipment and covering for playgrounds.Additional safety requirements and test methods for universal playground devices".

The first standards for floor coverings in Russia has been approved

The first standards for floor coverings in Russia have been approved

On 1 March 2021, two new national standards for floor coverings will come into force.

A public discussion on changes of the packaging regulation has been initiated

A public discussion on amendments of packaging regulations has been initiated

On july 15, 2020 a public discussion on the draft for new modifications of TR CU 005/2011 On safety of packaging was initiated.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia approved drafts for technical regulation of high voltage equipment

The Ministry of Industry and Trade in Russia approved the drafts for the technical regulation of high voltage equipment. The public discussion on the draft of the technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union (TR EAEU) “On safety of high voltage equipment” has already began on April 24, 2018.

date and number in the test report are checked for conformity

Accreditation body in Russia checks the availability of test reports when issuing an EAC certificate

Since July 3, 2020 the accreditation body in Russia compares number and date of test reports of the accredited certification body with the data in the FGIS system entered by the laboratory. Such data is registered in the register of EAC conformity proofs.

Public discussion on the development of standards for explosion-proof devices

On May 15, 2020 a public discussion on the development of standards that are necessary for the implementation TR CU 012/2011 "On the safety of EX equipment has begun.

A number of new GOST standards have been in force since June

Since June 2020 around 250 russian and interstate norms have become effective.

The transition period for technical regulations on play equipment is over

From 1 June 2020 on, in all member states of the EAEU the uniform safety requirements for equipment on playgrounds according to TR EAEU 042/2017 “On safety of children's playgrounds” will be valid.

Public discussion on revision of GOSTs in TR CU 017/2011 "On safety of light industry products" began

On April 22 a public discussion regarding the changes of GOST standards to ensure compliance with the requirements of TR ZU 017/2011began.

Modifications in the technical regulation TR CU 009/2011 On safety of perfumes and cosmetic products came into force

On May 6, 2020 the technical regulation TR CU 009/2011 On safety of perfumes and cosmetic products came into force.

The work of the certification bodies and the laboratories shall be resumed

The Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of economic development of the Russian Federation recommended the regions to resume the work of the certification bodies and the laboratories.

The technical regulation on fire safety in Russia will be updated

Russia has prepared a draft regulation, which approves the list of products, which underlie the Technical Regulation on fire safety no. 123-FZ of July 22, 2008.

Creation and maintenance of the register of issued EAC certificates and EAC declarations shall be improved

Until May 15, 2020 a draft for regulating creation and maintenance of the register of issued conformity assessments has been discussed in public.

Modifications of technical regulations for gas installations are prepared

On May 25, 2020 a public discussion about the modifications of the technical regulations of the customs union TR CU 016/2011 On safety of appliances burning gaseous fuels will begin.

Limitation of state registration to reduce the spread of coronavirus

On April 13, 2020 the decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (ECE) no. 38 of April 8, 2020, which completes the current measures to fight corona infections (2019-nCoV), has been released.

Rosaccreditation will develop recommendations for conducting remote inspection control

In the course of the corona pandemic, the federal accreditation authority Rosskkreditazija plans to develop recommendations about possibility of remote inspection controls and production audits.

Safety data sheets for chemical products are registered electronically

Authority in Russia thrive to avoiding bureaucracy in some spheres.

Temporary changes to the EAC certification process due to coronavirus

Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Economic Development of Russia together with Rossakkreditazija have elaborated special recommendations due to the difficult epidemiological situation related with the spread of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Safes are no longer in the national certification directory

On February 12, 2020, the Government of Russia published Decision No. 116.

The GOST R 58789-2019 standard in Russia

The national standard GOST R 58789-2019 “The system for protection against counterfeiting” will apply from January 1, 2020. The procedure for carrying out an inspection to check the authenticity of products”.

The execution of GOSTs for the rules of pressure equipment

At the end of February, the standards development program comes into force.

The new GOSTs for TR CU 005/2011 On safety of packaging

Recently new editions of GOST directories have been adopted about TR CU 005/2011 On safety of packaging .

New GOSTs for skiing

Winter is just around the corner, that means it’s time for winter extreme sports. There is an opportunity not only to enjoy Russian frosts but also to try yourself as a real sportsman.

Standards Against Pirate Goods in Russia

Due to the large number of counterfeit goods and fakes in the trade market, Rosstandart made sure of the adoption of new drafts protecting right-holders and their products.

Changes in the List of Standards for Furniture Testing Methods

GOST regulating methods and conditions for testing furniture products will be updated in December this year.

A New Standard for Drinking Water Supply in Russia

Rosstandart creates a completely new form of the standard that never existed before.

The Conformity Requirements for the TR EAEU 040/2016 “On Safety of Fish Products”

According to the Technical Regulation, production and realization of fish products, which have had the conformity assessment by GOST R, was allowed in the territory of the EAEU member countries unt

A New GOST for Cut Flowers

Rosstandart approved the new GOST 18908.-2019 for cut flowers.

GOST for "traffic light" products marking is ready for EEU

Final edition of the GOST for "traffic light" products marking is complete and should be accepted in October.

Updated list of test methods for wheeled vehicles in EEU

Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has amended the list of intergovernmental standards for research methods for wheeled vehicles.

Adoption of new regulations for pressure equipment in EEU

New edition of the technical regulations of the Customs Union applies since July 14th of 2019

GOST-R certificate for radiators and convectors

On June 27, 2018, new product types have been added to the harmonised list of Russian products subject to GOST-R certification.

Requirements of Technical Regulation On safety of perfumes and cosmetic products updated

The requirements of the Technical Regulation TR CU 009/2011 On safety of perfumes and cosmetic products are being updated.

Regulation on safety of personal protective equipment updated

On March 6, 2018, the commission of the Eurasian Economic Union has passed the resolution № 37 «On changes to the resolution of December 9, 2011 г. № 878».

Technical Regulation on milk and dairy products to be edited

From March 1 to 16, 2018, a public hearing about the changes to the Technical Regulation On safety of milk and dairy products has t

Certification system to be reformed

On December 29, 2017, the head of the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology has signed a decree on the foundation of a national certification system.

Certificate of State Hygienic Registration is limited to 5 years

In case of some products, the conformity with the sanitary-hygienic regulations of the EAEU between Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus has to be confirmed through the certificate state hygienic registration.

The new technical regulation on electronic devices comes into force

On March 1, 2018, the technical regulation of the Eurasian Economic Union 037/2016 On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment has entered into force.

The technical regulation on liquid gas comes into force

On January 1, 2018, the technical regulation TR EAEU 036/2016 On requirements for the gaseous fuel came into force in the Eurasian Economic Union.

Eurasian Economic Union votes on changes to the technical regulation on electromagnetic compatibility

The member states of the Eurasian Economic Union are debating about changes to the technical regulation TR CU 020/2011 On electromagnetic compatibility.

Changes to technical regulations on dairy products and food marking

On December 26, 2017, the Eurasian Economic Commission published resolutions on changes to the technical regulations TR СU 022/2011 On food marking.

444 new technical standards in force in 2018

On January 10, 2018, Russia's Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology announced more than 400 documents concerning national and international standardization to enter into force.

Fish and fish products excluded from list of goods requiring declaration according to GOST R

On January 31, 2018, a resolution by the government of the Russian Federation „On changes to the unified list of products requiring conformity“ has come into force.

New requirements for household appliances in Russia and the EAEU

New technical regulation to increase energy efficiency of household appliances

Thanks to new requirements for household appliances, up to 40 per cent of power will be saved.

Water, gas and electricity meters have to be certified according to GOST

A new regulation for water, gas and electricity meters is to be introduced in Russia soon. The meters will have to be certified according to GOST.

The applicant can call back the EAC Declaration

The Russian Federal Service for Accreditation is offering a new electronic service for the voluntary cancellation of GOST declarations as well as

14,000 GOST Standards to be abolished until 2025

Until 2025, Rosstandart plans to finish with modernizing a large part of the current national standards. About 14,000 GOST Standards that have been introduced during Soviet times shall be abolished or replaced by new standards.

TR EAEU 039/2016 On requirements for mineral fertilizer

EAEU introduces new technical regulation for mineral fertilizer

During the meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission on November 30, 2016, the technical regulation "On requirements for mineral fertilizer" has been passed.

EAEU develops technical regulations for metros and trams

The Eurasian Economic Commission develops two Technical Regulations "On safety of metro-rolling stock" and "On safety of light rail vehicles and trams".

Draft of the technical regulation "On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment" approved

On August 4, 2016, the College of the Eurasian Economic Commission published resolution № 110 on the approval of the technical regulation TR EAEU 037/2016 On restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Russia introduces a new GOST Marking

In the course of the implementation of the federal law No. 162-FZ "About standardization in the Russian Federation" on July 5, 2016, the order of the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology Rosstandart № 795 "On the authorization of the portrayal and the description of the GOST Marking of the national system of standardization" for the marking of products that meet the requirements of the Russian GOST standards has been published.

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